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A major figure in jazz from the 1930s onward, Jazz Violinist Stuff Smith played with greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole, and Ben Webster, and appeared in the iconic 1958 photo, A Great Day in Harlem.This set will feature selections from Stuff Smith’s repertoire alongside original music from Matt’s upcoming album, For Stuff, inspired by Smith's style and legacy. Expect carefully chosen pieces that highlight Smith’s innovative approach to the violin, along with new works that pay homage to his sense of swing and energy.
Matt Holborn, a London-based jazz violinist, leads the London Django Collective and has toured the UK and internationally, performing with many of today’s leading exponents of Django Reinhardt’s music. He also hosts The Jazz Violin Podcast and works as a jazz strings workshop leader with Tomorrow’s Warriors.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London, W1D 4HT, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom
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